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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 785.90 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 785.90 and 320.83 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 785.90 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/785.90 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 785.90 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 252,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,140.30/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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